July 3, 2026 News

Up to 2000 doctors strengthen their skills in cancer prevention

In 2026, Georgia’s primary health care (PHC) system entered a new phase of reform. Financial incentives are increasingly linked to quality indicators, placing greater emphasis on the management of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as on the ability of family doctors to guide eligible patients towards cancer screening services.

April 8, 2026 Stories

Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care in Georgia: Building Accessible, Community-Based Services

As the world marks World Health Day this week, Caritas Czech Republic takes the opportunity to highlight an issue of growing importance in Georgia: access to mental health care. For many years, mental health services in Georgia were largely concentrated in specialised institutions, often located far from where people live and disconnected from primary health care. For individuals experiencing mental health challenges, seeking support could involve long travel, significant delays, or, in many cases, deciding not to seek care at all. These barriers were further compounded by persistent stigma surrounding mental health.

February 26, 2026 News

From awareness to action: improving cancer prevention for communities across Georgia

In 2025, the Czech Development Agency (CzDA)–funded project Cancer Prevention and Care Enhancement in Georgia moved decisively from planning to implementation – quietly reshaping how cancer prevention mechanisms, diagnosis and data systems function across Georgia. The year was less about visible breakthroughs and more about laying durable foundations: understanding why people do not attend screenings, modernising digital infrastructure, and strengthening the skills of primary health care (PHC) professionals working on the front line.

January 28, 2026 News

After three years of dedicated work, Georgia strengthens early childhood intervention and inclusive education

With three years of dedicated work by Caritas Czech Republic, supported by the Government of the Czech Republic, Georgia has taken an important step in strengthening its early childhood intervention and early inclusive education systems. The project helped translate policy into practice, strengthening systems and service delivery while improving the everyday lives of children with developmental delays and their families.

December 11, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Christmas ornaments shaped like spiders and their webs, or a camel taking on the role of Santa Claus. What unusual traditions are celebrated in countries where Caritas Czech Republic works?

In the Czech Republic, our unique Christmas tradition involves a golden pig. According to folklore, if we refrain from eating any food during the day, we will see the golden pig shining on the walls in the evening. This tradition might seem strange to people from abroad. Likewise, people in the Czech Republic may raise their eyebrows at Christmas ornaments shaped like spiders and their webs. Such decorations are customary in Ukraine. Let us introduce ourselves to unusual Christmas traditions from countries where Caritas Czech Republic operates.

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